Description

N-Methylanthranilic Acid (CAS No. 119-68-6) is a high-purity organic compound with the molecular formula C₈H₉NO₂. This white to off-white crystalline powder is widely utilized in pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and dye synthesis due to its versatile reactivity as a benzoic acid derivative. With an IUPAC name of 2-(methylamino)benzoic acid, it serves as a key intermediate in the production of quinolone antibiotics and other nitrogen-containing heterocycles. Our product is rigorously tested to ensure ≥98% purity (HPLC) and optimal solubility in polar organic solvents like ethanol and DMSO. Packaged under inert gas with moisture-proof liners to prevent degradation, this compound is ideal for research applications requiring precise structural modifications of aromatic systems.

Key Specifications:
– Molecular Weight: 151.16 g/mol
– Melting Point: 178-182°C
– Storage Conditions: 2-8°C in airtight containers
– Hazard Codes: Xi (Irritant)
– HS Code: 2922.49.8000

Properties

• CAS Number: 119-68-6
• Complexity: 147
• IUPAC Name: 2-(methylamino)benzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H9NO2/c1-9-7-5-3-2-4-6(7)8(10)11/h2-5,9H,1H3,(H,10,11)
• InChI Key: WVMBPWMAQDVZCM-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 151.063328530
• Molecular Formula: C8H9NO2
• Molecular Weight: 151.16
• SMILES: CNC1=CC=CC=C1C(=O)O
• Topological: 49.3
• Monoisotopic Mass: 151.063328530
• Physical Description: Solid
• Melting Point: 178 – 179 °C
• Solubility: 0.2 mg/mL at 20 °C
• Synonyms: N-Methylanthranilic acid, 2-(Methylamino)benzoic acid, 119-68-6, Benzoic acid, 2-(methylamino)-, N-Methyl-2-aminobenzoic acid, N-Methyl-o-aminobenzoic acid, o-(Methylamino)benzoic acid, Anthranilic acid, N-methyl-, Kyselina N-methylanthranilova, Kyselina 2-methylaminobenzoova, Kyselina N-methylanthranilova [Czech], N-methyl-anthranilic acid, UNII-VPB2514IUJ, NSC 3782, EINECS 204-343-9, VPB2514IUJ, 2-(methylamino)-benzoic acid, Kyselina 2-methylaminobenzoova [Czech], BRN 2208135, CHEBI:16394, AI3-05924, NSC-3782, Anthranilic acid, N-methyl-,, N-Methylanthranilic acid, 8CI, DTXSID6059491, O-N-METHYLAMINOBENZOIC ACID, 4-14-00-01015 (Beilstein Handbook Reference), O-(Methylamino)benzoate, N-Methyl-O-aminobenzoate, N-Methyl-2-aminobenzoate, DTXCID0033469, 204-343-9, wvmbpwmaqdvzcm-uhfffaoysa-n, MFCD00002424, 2-Aminobenzoic acid, N-methyl-, 2-Methylamino-benzoic acid, 2-(n-methylamino)benzoic acid, N-methylanthranilic, BENZOIC ACID,2-(METHYLAMINO)-, Spectrum_000180, SpecPlus_000945, n-methyl anthranilic acid, Spectrum2_001916, Spectrum3_000673, Spectrum4_001637, Spectrum5_000453, WLN: QVR BM1, MethylanthranilsA currencyure, Oprea1_531375, BSPBio_002365, KBioGR_002073, KBioSS_000660, BIDD:GT0295, DivK1c_007041, SCHEMBL130356, SPECTRUM1600964, SPBio_001912, 2-(N-methyl)aminobenzoic acid, SCHEMBL1805459, SCHEMBL6964053, CHEMBL1528955, SCHEMBL28746770, KBio1_001985, KBio2_000660, KBio2_003228, KBio2_005796, KBio3_001585, NSC3782, CCG-38484, SBB006591, STK913995, AKOS000120399, CS-W021445, HY-W040705, SDCCGMLS-0066851.P001, NCGC00095760-01, NCGC00095760-02, AC-24424, AS-50014, DA-76222, M0154, NS00023874, ST50134942, EN300-17453, C03005, O10529, AP-065/40180106, SR-05000002383, SR-05000002383-1, BRD-K06439119-001-02-3, BRD-K06439119-001-03-1, Q27101885, Z56941087, F1943-0106

Application

N-Methylanthranilic acid serves as a crucial building block in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for constructing quinolone antibiotics through Gould-Jacobs reactions. In material science, it functions as a ligand precursor for transition metal complexes used in catalytic systems. The compound’s bifunctional nature (carboxylic acid and secondary amine) makes it valuable for designing novel pharmaceutical intermediates and UV-absorbing materials.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H335 (97.9%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]

Precautionary Statements

• P261, P264, P264+P265, P271, P280, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P321, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P403+P233, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Eye Irrit. 2 (100%)
• STOT SE 3 (97.9%)

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